In 18 days, travelers can experience mainland South Africa as well as Mauritius. For a classic tour, fly open-jaw from Cape Town to Mauritius, stopping for a few days for culture and food in Johannesburg and wildlife viewing in Kruger National Park along the way. If a road trip along the coast sounds perfect, rent a car and follow the Atlantic Seaboard through Jeffreys Bay—the hometown of outdoor adventures—to Coffee Bay (Nelson Mandela’s hometown), ending in the wild Drakensberg Mountains in the north.
There are 11 official languages in South Africa; see how many you can learn to say "thank you" in on this 18-day trip. Start by spending four nights in Cape Town, then get on the road to the Garden Route and onward, stopping for the surf in Jeffreys Bay, unwinding on the Wild Coast, and more.
Eighteen days takes you through some of the highlights of South Africa and Mauritius on this itinerary. You'll begin in Cape Town, where you'll tour the wine lands, coastal hot spots like the Cape of Good Hope and neighboring penguin colony, botanic gardens, and more. Head to Johannesburg for a brief glimpse into South African history before you continue to the wilds of Kruger National Park. Conclude on the island of Mauritius, home to famous beaches and other natural attractions.
This unforgettable 18-day road trip combines the best of eastern South Africa's wildlife, natural wonders, and cultural highlights. The adventure begins in the metropolis of Johannesburg, and from there you'll visit massive river canyons plus take self-drive safaris in Kruger and Hlane National Parks. Then you're off to protected wetlands for snorkeling and wildlife tours before finishing the trip hiking and horseback riding around the incredible Drakensberg Mountains.
